Cades Cove

Cades Cove8×10 Soft PastelI loved the colors in the piled-up wooden fence and the new buds on the tree in front of the cabin. It was a fun picture to do because it used different colors and had such a different composition from my British Highland scenes.

I'm a self-taught pastel artist and instructor, raised and based in Birmingham, Alabama. I constantly collect stories and pieces of the modern South, turning them into works of art. I love to share what I've learned and build connections and community between artists and art-lovers. I invite you to browse and join my site. I hope you find something that inspires you!

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Voted one of Birmingham's Best Local Artists 2013, Birmingham News & al.com

Keep up with my blog, which I like to call "Reflections of a Southern Magpie," where you'll find images, inspiration and helpful tips for creating and enjoying the art on paper, and the art in life. I can't help but collect pieces of my South, oyster shells, cotton bolls, you name it! I find lessons and beauty hidden in the everyday. Journey with me by subscribing today.

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Thanks for visiting my site! I am an awarded pastel artist and instructor based in Birmingham, Alabama. A self-taught artist, I have been working with pastels for over 6 years, selling in shops, galleries, shows and by commission. I teach pastel workshops for adults, and love to help emerging artists on their journey into the art community.

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I only use high quality soft pastels on archival surfaces, most often Sennelier Soft Pastels, Ampersand Pasetlbord, or Sennelier La Carte Pastel card. Pieces are finished with a matte spray to reduce the risk of smearing. Allow 2-4 weeks for commissions, once work begins. Commissions can be painted from photographs provided by the client.